Best Primary Schools in Milton Keynes 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 89 schools across Milton Keynes. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Milton Keynes has 89 primary schools, of which 17 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 68 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Russell Street School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Milton Keynes follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

89
Total schools
17
Outstanding
19%
Outstanding rate
66.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Russell Street School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Newton Blossomville Church of England School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Olney Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Brooklands Farm Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Middleton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
6. Caroline Haslett Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
7. The Premier Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
8. Haversham Village School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
9. Two Mile Ash School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
10. Whitehouse Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Knowles Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Wyvern School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Pepper Hill School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Greenleys First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Stanton School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
17. Wood End Infant & Pre-School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Downs Barn School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Germander Park School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Milton Keynes?
There are 89 primary schools in Milton Keynes, of which 17 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Milton Keynes?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Milton Keynes is Russell Street School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Milton Keynes?
Primary and secondary school applications in Milton Keynes are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Milton Keynes council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Milton Keynes?
19% of primary schools in Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 80.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.